End of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour leaves a hole for fans, and for world-beating singer too

Record-breaking 21-month tour ends in Vancouver. For an emotional Taylor Swift it’s ‘become my entire life’, and many fans feel the same way

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Taylor Swift performs at the Monumental stadium during her Eras Tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The singer is finally finishing her 21-month worldwide run of concerts. Photo: AP

Published: 7:45am, 8 Dec 2024

After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end.

There is no simple way to encapsulate the effects of Swift’s decision to put on a three-and-a-half hour concert, featuring 44 songs representing 10 “eras” of her career – a feat she kicked off in March 2023 and will end on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada.

The tour shattered sales and attendance records and created such an economic boom that even the US Federal Reserve took note.

But for many who attended the concerts, and the millions more who watched fan-broadcasted live streams on their screens, the tour also became a beacon of joy – a chance not only to appreciate Swift’s music career, but also celebrate the years-long journey fans have taken with her.

Imagine your favourite sports team. They’re still a team, but they’re not going to play any games for the foreseeable future

Tess Bohne, a mother of three who live streams Swift’s concerts

“Right now, we have this special designated time to be together, talk about the show and hang out,” said Tess Bohne, a mother of three who live streams Swift’s concerts – by attending herself or coordinating with others to highlight their streams.

“For some, it’s their therapy.”